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Introducing the Objet 3D Printing System
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Welcome to Connex
The advanced capabilities of the Objet 3 D printing system are made
possible by PolyJet Matrix™ technology, specially developed by Objet for
printing models simultaneously with different model materials. For the
first time, you can achieve the following results when printing 3 D models:
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You can prepare models for printing with designated model materials
and then print them—using two basic model materials loaded in the
printer, or combinations of these materials (
digital materials ).
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Parts of the same model can be made—simultaneously—from different
materials.
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Models made from digital materials can have unique physical
properties, depending on the materials used.
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You can print objects that have a “coating” made from a different
material than the main part of the object.
In addition, because Objet printers can be loaded with two different
materials, and can print simultaneously with combinations of them, you
can streamline and economize the process of producing models:
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You can print models made from different (single) materials on the
same build tray (“mixed tray”), in the same print job. This eliminates
the time consuming need and expense of loading another material,
flushing the system, and sending a separate job to be printed.
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You can quickly alternate printing jobs with either of the model
materials loaded—or with material combinations—again, without the
need and expense of replacing materials.
The Objet system also enables you to split models into component parts
(“shells”) so you can isolate, manipulate and print parts of a model.
However, you have ultimate control when separating models into shells by
preparing
stl files with your CAD software. Then, with Objet software, you
can assign model materials and other characteristics to the shells.
Figure 3-1: The 3D Printer
D R A F T
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